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GREAT LAKES (NNS) – Seaman Keontae Owens graduated as the top Sailor from Recruit Training Command (RTC), earning the Military Excellence Award (MEA) Jan. 15, 2026. Owens, 28, of Orrville, Ohio, said receiving the Navy’s highest recruit honor marks one of the proudest moments of his life. “Winning the MEA means a lot...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - A major winter storm will be near Dallas, Texas this afternoon. It will then track into eastern Ohio Sunday evening. Arctic air in place today. Clouds will be on the increase. Afternoon temperatures around 10 degrees. Thankfully the wind has died down. Snow will be developing...

Schools across Northeast Ohio and upstate New York have canceled or delayed classes for Friday, January 23, as dangerous cold temperatures, heavy snowfall and life-threatening wind chills move into the region. More than 70 school districts made the difficult decision to prioritize student safety over attendance as...

A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to prison for his role in a fentanyl and cocaine drug trafficking ring which he helped operate out of his grandmother’s basement. Darnell Kief Beckham Bell, of Cleveland, was sentenced to 190 months (15 years, 8 months) in prison by U.S. District Judge John R. Adams after a jury...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — If you have errands to run or travel plans to finalize this weekend, the clock will start ticking late Saturday as snow begins to move into Northeast Ohio. A major winter storm is expected to bring widespread accumulating snow and hazardous travel to Northeast Ohio from Saturday night through Monday...

The Cuyahoga Valley National Park is asking the public for help in locating a missing 42-year-old man. According to park rangers, Michael Vangelas drove into the park on Jan. 14 in a white 2024 Toyota Corolla with Louisiana plates N639099. On Jan. 16 his car was found abandoned at the Brandywine Falls trailhead...

Brimfield now owns the entirety of Lake Mildred in McGuire Park, after Tallmadge gifted the remaining portion of it to the township on Jan. 5. Mike Hlad, Brimfield’s economic development and zoning inspector, said the acquisition of the lake will make it easier to do contracted work with the Ohio Department of...

A very active scene to rescue the driver caused major delays in the area, SkyFOX showed over the scene.

The following item is a written record of the Ward 6 meeting from Jan. 15, compiled by Akron Documenter Melanie Mohler. It is not a reported story. Documenters are residents who are trained to observe and document local government meetings. Their notes are edited before publication for clarity and accuracy — unless...

BEREA, Ohio – The driver of an Ohio State Waterproofing truck and his front-seat passenger may face charges after the passenger threw an object at another vehicle Jan. 19 on Lindberg Boulevard. The other driver, a 54-year-old South Russell woman, called police at about 3:30 p.m. She said she...